(June 10, 2015 at 10:10 pm)Dystopia Wrote:(June 10, 2015 at 9:45 pm)Pyrrho Wrote: Welcome!
Since you invite the question, what is a "modern orthodox neighborhood?"
I am also a little puzzled by the identification of being culturally Jewish. Of course, I have heard it before, but I don't understand it at all. I was raised a Christian, and it may be that some of that vile superstition infects my ideas someway or other, but I do not identify myself as culturally Christian.
I think culturally Jewish is the equivalent to "culturally insert minority group" - If you were raised Christian, you are a part of the majority's religion and most culture is made for you. When you are a minority, your identity becomes important and things you never cared about start to impact your life. Inevitable, most westerns are culturally Christians - I bet your life has been influenced by Christianity whether you accept it or not - As much as it has been influenced by prominent philosophers, artists, etc.
Welcome op
You know what? That's very astute and a much simpler way of putting it! Thank you.
I'm sure my life has been influenced by Christianity although I'm not exactly sure how. I'm surrounded by Christianity although I've spent the majority of my life in the greater NYC are so everyone kind of jewish here.
There's no question that I know a lot about it Christianity. I can belt out a Christmas Carol with the best of 'em! Thanks you all for the kind welcome.
